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Piúma
Piúma is a half-day stop on the Espírito Santo coast: see the beach, climb Monte Aghá, eat seafood. One night if you want a quiet beach day; otherwise pass through.
Piúma is a small fishing town on the central Espírito Santo coast, 40 km south of Vitória. Its main draw is a calm beach and the view of Monte Aghá. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop or a short detour between Guarapari and Anchieta. The town has a handful of pousadas and seafood restaurants. A full day is enough to see the beach, walk to Corujão Beach and eat moqueca.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry, mild)
- avoid Dec–Feb (crowded, hot, higher prices)
- Airport
- VIX
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Piúma190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Piúma, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyPiúma is generally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (About 1 h by car; no direct bus).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (skol/brahma, 600 ml)R$ 8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Piúma to AnchietacheckR$ 40–60 (≈ US$8–12)
- Budget bedHostel bed (dorm), a night, per personR$60 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$400 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$200 (≈ US$40) · High R$350 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (About 1 h by car; no direct bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Piúma: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For Monte Aghá you need a car or taxi (about 15 min to the trailhead).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via ES-060, about 30 min
Larger beaches and nightlife; easy half-day.
Door to door: About 25 min
Car via ES-060, about 15 min
Historic church and quieter beaches.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via BR-101, about 1 h
Capital with museums and restaurants; full day.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
Car via BR-101 and ES-080, about 1 h 30 min
Mountain scenery; best as a longer trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Piúma Beach front
Most pousadas and inns are along or near the beach; walk to restaurants.
Town centre
A few budget options; quieter, 10 min walk to the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$ 120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 200–350 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- R$ 350 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$250 | R$250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$200 | R$400 |
| Car rental per day (economy)1 × R$150 · check | R$150 |
| Meal (seafood, mid-range)2 × R$60 | R$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$92 |
| Trip total≈ R$506 per person per day, bed included | R$1,012≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Moqueca (seafood stew, one person) | R$ 50–80 (≈ US$10–15) |
| Beer (skol/brahma, 600 ml) | R$ 8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Café com leite | R$ 5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi from Piúma to Anchietacheck | R$ 40–60 (≈ US$8–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM in town: bring cash from Vitória or Guarapari.
- Monte Aghá trail is not marked: ask locally or go with a guide.
- Strong currents at some beaches: swim only where lifeguards are present.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Piúma → Guarapari (car): about 30 min, R$ 15–20 (≈ US$3–4) in fuel (check)
- Piúma → Vitória (car): about 1 h, R$ 40–50 (≈ US$8–10) in fuel (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach? (OHN-dee FEE-kah ah PRY-ah)
- Não entendo — I don't understand (now en-TEN-doo)
Portuguese only; English limited. Use a translation app.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Piúma. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry, mild) · avoid Dec–Feb (crowded, hot, higher prices) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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